It is a curious case of déjà vu at its finest: 12 months ago, Tottenham and Fiorentina were paired in the Europa League round of 32. The first leg finished as a one-all stalemate, just as what happened at the Stadio Artemio Franchi last week. But last year, it was the Viola to go on to the round of 16 and eventually the semi-finals after defeating Spurs in the leg. And now, one year later, Tottenham, as they prepare to host the Tuscan side at White Hart Lane later today, will be seeking to make sure that there will not be a repeat of last season's heartbreak.
Tottenham
Mauricio Pochettino's men will be coming into this game having lost to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup this past weekend, which thus snapped a eight-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Unfortunately, it looks like the hosts will be without the services of Harry Kane after the English international suffered a broken nose during a training session earlier this week, and he now joins Jan Vertonghen, Clinton N'Jie, Tom Carroll and Mousa Dembele on the injured list.
However, as per the Argentinian tactician, first-choice goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is now available for selection, and given the importance of this game, the French start will likely start. Tottenham will be hoping to maintain their excellent home form in European competition that has seen them string together eight matches at White Hart Lane sans defeat. Having recorded six wins and two draws, the last team to depart London with a win in hand was Portuguese outfit Benfica, who defeated them 3-1 during the 2013/2014 Europa League round of 16.
In addition, Tottenham have never lost at home to Italian opposition. This will be the 15th European match for Spurs versus a Serie A side and given their impressive form domestically in the Premier League - especially their strong defense - expect them to provide a stern test for Fiorentina as they seek to build off their slight advantage and secure a spot in the round of 16.
Fiorentina
Meanwhile, Fiorentina, who beat Atalanta 3-2 in their league fixture this past weekend to ensure they retain third place, will arrive in London with no major injury concerns. Paulo Sousa will only be missing Yohan Benalouane due to injury and new signing Mauro Zarate, who is banned in Serie A, could get a chance to feature as he will not be able to play this weekend against Napoli.
The Viola have done well so far on the road, with two wins and one draw in their past three European fixtures, and have scored eight goals. However, their form against English sides on English soil is fair, but not spectacular, with two wins, two losses, and one draw, but will be coming into this game having put together a solid seven-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
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After failing to get past Fiorentina last year at this exact same juncture, Tottenham will be hoping for better this time around, and Spurs fans will be in full voice to rally on their team at White Hart Lane later today.
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